12 Questions
What strategy did Washington employ to prevent the British from having quiet time to rest or make repairs?
Firing cannons constantly for days
What prevented Cornwallis and his men from sailing away during the Battle of Yorktown?
Position of the French fleet
How did the British signify their surrender at Yorktown?
Marching between the lines of French and Continental troops
What led to the British government's decision to sign the Treaty of Paris in September 1783?
Inability to replace surrendered soldiers due to financial constraints
How many British soldiers surrendered at Saratoga and Yorktown combined?
13,000
Why did many British people grow weary of the war according to the text?
Financial strain on the British government
Who was waiting for reinforcements and supplies at Yorktown in August 1781?
Cornwallis and his men
Where was Washington meeting with French generals while Cornwallis was setting up camp at Yorktown?
Outside New York City
What strategy did Washington use to deceive the British about his next move?
Sending fake messages about attacking New York City
Who reinforced Lafayette's troops at Yorktown with 4,000 soldiers?
Continental Army
What action did the French navy take upon arrival that hindered Cornwallis' position?
Cut off his escape route and supplies
Why did Washington march most of the French and Continental troops south to Virginia?
To deceive Cornwallis about their true target
Learn about the events leading up to the Battle of Yorktown in August 1781, including Cornwallis and Washington's strategic decisions. Explore the factors that influenced the course of action taken by both sides during this crucial period of the American Revolutionary War.
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